First 2 Weeks

When I arrived at the campus of Impact 360 on September 7th, I had no idea what was in store.  After saying goodbye to my family, I, along with twenty seven other students, was directed to the "Davis House" where orientation began.  The following week was filled with classes, team building activities, and new faces.  It was a great time of connecting.

The second week was also incredible... but in a different way.  Wednesday we had the opportunity to visit Chick-fil-a corperate.  Beginning with breakfast at the "Dwarf House", or first Chick-fil-a, we were led through the history of the restaurant by Trudy White, the daughter of it's founder, and given a tour of the corperate offices.  The day ended with a pool party at the home of John and Trudy White.

Thursday through Saterday we resumed classes, beginning with devotions at 7:45, breakfast at 8:00, and, finally, teaching at 9:00.  After these three days with Professor J.P. Moreland, we had seen God's existence through the Kalam Cosmological Arguement, Actual and Potential Infinity, and Morality.  We had discussed the soul of man, and the existence of a spiritual world.  We had learned about eudaimonia and the necessity of Spiritual Disciplines.  In short, we were drinking from a fire hydrant... but it was good water!

So, as I stepped back to look at these past two weeks, I asked, "In which of these experiences have I learned the most?".  The answer? None.  When many of you asked me what I was doing this year, I responded, "A Leadership Program".  I have come to realize that most of what I will learn about leadership will not come from classes, but from fellow students.  I never imagined that this much  maturity could exist within a group of teens.  After a lifetime of letting "adults" tell me what to do, I am watching students take initiative to start bible studies, schedule a worship service, gather to pray for one another, and clean dishes.  More than once I have seen a student put down what they were doing in order to talk or pray with someone who was struggling, encourage one another, or give a hug. 

In short, the greatest thing about Impact 360 is the community.  Learning will come as I live life with this group of believers, eating, studying, and worshiping with them.  Although there will be conflict as we grow together, we are already family... and I couldn't imagine spending  this year with anyone else.

Thank you for your prayers and support!  I know this experience will be lifechanging, and I can't wait to tell you more.